Bucs Nation - Buccaneers vs. Dolphins: Monday Night Football comes to townA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - Fire Those Cannons!https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48049/bucs-fave.png2013-11-14T12:48:39-05:00http://www.bucsnation.com/rss/stream/48366472013-11-14T12:48:39-05:002013-11-14T12:48:39-05:00No, Vincent Jackson did not quit on Glennon
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<p>Vincent Jackson had an ugly two-play stretch against the Miami Dolphins, but a look at the All-22 clearly shows that looks deceive.</p> <p>When receivers drop a few too many passes and then get caught slowing down in a route, fans jump to conclusions. Vincent Jackson has struggled a bit this year, although he's still on pace to put up 1,176 receiving yards. His struggles were emphasized against the Miami Dolphins, when he had a two-play stretch in the third quarter where it looked like he was slowing down and not finishing routes. But that was more an issue of television framing than an issue of Jackson's effort.</p>
<p>On the first play, Jackson does slow down, and here's the moment he does so.</p>
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<p>Jackson's double covered at this point, and is not expecting the ball to be thrown his way. In fact, it looks like he thinks the play's over -- and he speeds up again the instant he sees the ball come into his view. And realistically, this ball should not be thrown. This is something you see frequently: receivers slowing down as they think a play is over even when it really isn't. This is especially common when they're running clear-out routes.</p>
<p>This wasn't a case of poor effort on Jackson's part, but either miscommunication or a mistake by Glennon -- and the only reason it looked bad was, really, camera framing. The same's true on the subsequent play -- a bad interception by Glennon. When watching live it looked like Jackson just gave up on the route, and that's why it turned into an interception. Not true: Jackson just couldn't see the ball.</p>
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<p>Jackson's not out of his break, and Glennon's forced to make the throw a little early because of pressure in his face. That's not the issue -- but Glennon's accuracy is. He places the ball behind Jackson, and because Jackson isn't even going into his break he's not looking back for the ball and never sees it. This means he can't adjust to the ball -- and has to slow down when he does see it. Of course, the TV angle cut to Jackson as he was slowing down to be able to make a play on the ball, and paired with the previous play it looked like he was dogging it.</p>
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<p>But that's what it actually looked like, with Jackson just coming out of his break. This wasn't Jackson being lazy, it was a badly thrown ball with Jackson not given any time to react to it because of the depth of his route.</p>
<p>Sure, <span>Vincent Jackson</span> has struggled with drops this year. He also looks like he slowed down a little. Both of those things happen to receivers, especially when they're getting older -- and Jackson did pass the dreaded 30-year-old barrier this year, and will be 31 come January.</p>
<p>I don't think you can complain about Jackson's effort, though. Not when he played through a rib injury in Glennon's first start. Not when he likely played with that for a few more weeks. Not when he's still on pace for 1,176 receiving yards on the season despite the team's struggles at quarterback and the increased focus he's seen with Mike Williams' injury. This may be a frustrating season, but effort is not something that's been lacking -- not on Jackson's part.</p>
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https://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/14/5099224/vincent-jacksons-effort-against-the-dolphins-was-fineSander Philipse2013-11-13T08:00:12-05:002013-11-13T08:00:12-05:00Bucs won, but didn't fix problems
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<p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have won a game, but that doesn't mean they've fixed their problems. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> won a game! They crushed the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> on the ground, racking up 140 rushing yards. They stifled them on defense, limiting them to 16 points despite excellent field position for Miami. They played hard, and showed some positives in what has been a miserable season this year. So the natural question is: could this be the start of a turnaround? Could this be the game that changes Tampa Bay's fortunes?</p>
<p>Here's the thing, though: once again, the Buccaneers collapsed in the second half. Yes, they pulled out a win, but this wasn't exactly a case of a great performance -- it was more the result of completely inept play on the part of the Miami Dolphins. The Bucs did everything they could to give away the game: stupid unnecessary roughness penalty, an ugly interception, ineptness on offense, a failure to cover anyone except <span>Mike Wallace</span>.</p>
<p>For the entire second half, this felt like the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">Jets</a> game, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">Saints</a> game, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Cardinals</a> game, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> game all over again. We'd seen this movie over and over again: the Bucs get a lead, play well in the first half, then slowly but surely give it all away in the second half.</p>
<p>The outcome was different, but the process really wasn't. Mike Glennon's second-half stats: 4/9 for 49 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. The offense managed exactly one halfway decent drive, which admittedly was a pretty impressive display of running the ball down someone's throat. The defense at least held up, only giving up a pair of field goals and one touchdown despite three drives starting deep in Tampa Bay territory. They actually managed to close out the game with two sacks and an interception.</p>
<p>Was this the beginning of some big turnaround for the Bucs? Are they now a fundamentally different team because they finally managed to not lose one of these close games? We can only hope so, but it doesn't seem likely. The team still displayed all of the issues that have held them back: a limited offense, inconsistent quarterback play, coverage breakdowns in the secondary and a massive decline in the second half.</p>
<p>As long as those issues stay, the Bucs are likely to continue to lose games. And no matter how hard they play, Greg Schiano gets his players to perform for him, if he can't find ways to win games, he's not going to be the team's head coach in 2014.</p>
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https://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/13/5096356/buccaneers-won-but-continue-to-display-the-same-issuesSander Philipse2013-11-12T18:16:20-05:002013-11-12T18:16:20-05:00Teammates of the week: the running backs
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<p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got their win on the back of their three running backs. </p> <p>Your teammates of the week: the team's impressively deep running back stable, including the sadly injured <span>Mike James</span>. Mike James had to leave the game (and the season) with a broken ankle, but he managed to put up an impressive 41 rushing yards on just five carries. <span>Bobby Rainey</span> and <span>Brian Leonard</span> did the heavy lifting from then on and they were fully up to the task.</p>
<p>The group of running backs that combined to rush for 143 yards on 33 carries, keying the team's first win of the season. The offensive line contributed heavily to this success, but to have the third and fourth backs on the roster provide the spark needed to seal a victory is not something you see every week.</p>
<p>Since tweaking the rushing scheme and inserting <span>Jamon Meredith</span> at left guard, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> have rushed for a whopping 345 yards in just two games. If the team can keep that up, they should be able to win a few more games down the stretch.</p>
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https://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/12/5097106/teammates-of-the-week-mike-james-brian-leonard-and-bobby-raineySander Philipse2013-11-12T15:53:49-05:002013-11-12T15:53:49-05:00Mike James is done for the year
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<p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose another running back for the season. </p> <p>Greg Schiano just confirmed Bucs fans' worst fears: running back <span>Mike James</span> is done for the year. James suffered an ankle fracture against the <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Dolphins</a> yesterday, which was initially reported by Ian Rapoport. The sixth-round draft pick had become the Bucs' featured running back after <span>Doug Martin</span> was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. James managed 295 yards on 60 carries in three games as a starter.</p>
<p>With James out, <span>Brian Leonard</span> and <span>Bobby Rainey</span> will take over as the main running backs. Leonard has been the team's main third-down back throughout the season, while Rainey got his first carries against the Dolphins. You're likely to see a fairly balanced mix between the two, with Rainey probably getting a little more work on the ground. The Bucs are also expected to add a third back as further insurance.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> haven't exactly been lucky with their running game this year, but they did manage to get it on track the past two weeks after inserting <span>Jamon Meredith</span> at left guard and changing their scheme to take advantage of the offensive line's strengths. There didn't appear to be a big drop-off from Mike James to Brian Leonard and Bobby Rainey, so we should continue to see a solid running game the rest of this season.</p>
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https://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/12/5096780/mike-james-injury-buccaneers-running-back-done-for-the-yearSander Philipse2013-11-12T12:28:09-05:002013-11-12T12:28:09-05:00Snap counts: committing to the run
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<p>No real surprised among the snap counts this week, but the Bucs' use of heavy personnel stands out. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> have really committed to running the ball, and it shows in the snapcounts. Third receiver <span>Skye Dawson</span> managed just 26 snaps against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a>, with tight ends Tom Crabtree and <span>Tim Wright</span> both getting on the field over 50% of the time. Add in Erik Lorig's 37 snaps and even Gabe Carimi's 8 snaps and it's clear that the Bucs tried to line up and pound the football. With great success, of course: the team's running backs managed 143 rushing yards on 33 carries. The Bucs ran the ball on exactly 50% of the plays.</p>
<p><span>Da'Quan Bowers</span> actually managed to make an impact despite his eternally low snap count, notching half a sack officially but affecting the passer on at least one more play. <span>Gerald McCoy</span> actually recorded 100% of the snaps, which is the first time I recall him (or any Buccaneers defensive lineman) doing that. It is at least the first time he did that this season.</p>
<p>Defensive back depth is starting to become an issue for the Bucs. With Danny Gorrer sidelined for unclear reasons, <span>Michael Adams</span> was the team's main nickel back and was roasted all game long. <span>Leonard Johnson</span> was called back to play a few snaps, while <span>Keith Tandy</span> got on the field for one third of the plays as well. None of those three players should be on the field much, but the Bucs have few other options.</p>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Offense</th>
<th>%</th>
<th>Defense</th>
<th>%</th>
<th>Special Teams</th>
<th>%</th>
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<td><b>Totals</b></td>
<td></td>
<td><b>66</b></td>
<td></td>
<td><b>59</b></td>
<td></td>
<td><b>29</b></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D Joseph</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D Penn</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>14%</td>
</tr>
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<td>J Meredith</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J Zuttah</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td>M Glennon</td>
<td>QB</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td>D Dotson</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>98%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>14%</td>
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<td>V Jackson</td>
<td>WR</td>
<td>64</td>
<td>97%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td>B Leonard</td>
<td>RB</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>71%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>3%</td>
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<td>T Underwood</td>
<td>WR</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>71%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td>T Crabtree</td>
<td>TE</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>67%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>17%</td>
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<td>E Lorig</td>
<td>FB</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>56%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>15</td>
<td>52%</td>
</tr>
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<td>T Wright</td>
<td>TE</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>55%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>S Dawson</td>
<td>WR</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>39%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>14%</td>
</tr>
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<td>B Rainey</td>
<td>RB</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>17%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G Carimi</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>12%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M James</td>
<td>RB</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>12%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R Shepard</td>
<td>WR</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>22</td>
<td>76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S Larsen</td>
<td>FB</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>18</td>
<td>62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>E Page</td>
<td>WR</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>9</td>
<td>31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J Banks</td>
<td>CB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>59</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>L David</td>
<td>LB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>59</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>28%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M Barron</td>
<td>SS</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>59</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>10%</td>
</tr>
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<td>G McCoy</td>
<td>DT</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>59</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D Revis</td>
<td>CB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>59</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>10%</td>
</tr>
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<td>D Goldson</td>
<td>FS</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>57</td>
<td>97%</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A Clayborn</td>
<td>DE</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>57</td>
<td>97%</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M Foster</td>
<td>LB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>41</td>
<td>69%</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>10%</td>
</tr>
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<td>D Te'o-Nesheim</td>
<td>DE</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>37</td>
<td>63%</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A Spence</td>
<td>DT</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>31</td>
<td>53%</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J Casillas</td>
<td>LB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>22</td>
<td>37%</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>86%</td>
</tr>
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<td>L Johnson</td>
<td>CB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>21</td>
<td>36%</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W Gholston</td>
<td>DE</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>21</td>
<td>36%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>K Tandy</td>
<td>SS</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>20</td>
<td>34%</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M Adams</td>
<td>CB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>19</td>
<td>32%</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D Bowers</td>
<td>DE</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>18</td>
<td>31%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G Gibson</td>
<td>DT</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>9</td>
<td>15%</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D Watson</td>
<td>LB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2%</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A Hayward</td>
<td>LB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>22</td>
<td>76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>K Glaud</td>
<td>LB</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>17</td>
<td>59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>K McCray</td>
<td>FS</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>16</td>
<td>55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M Koenen</td>
<td>P</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>14</td>
<td>48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A Economos</td>
<td>LS</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>9</td>
<td>31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T Larsen</td>
<td>C</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R Lindell</td>
<td>K</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>14%</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<h4>More from Bucs Nation:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/12/5095142/bucs-dolphins-10-things-we-think-we-learned-victory-edition?utm_source=bucsnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Bucs - Dolphins: 10 Things We Think We Learned - VICTORY EDITION!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/12/5095352/nfl-power-rankings-week-11-buccaneers-are-not-the-worst?utm_source=bucsnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">NFL Power Rankings, Week 11: Buccaneers are not the worst</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/12/5095232/daily-bucs-links-the-bucs-have-a-win?utm_source=bucsnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Daily Bucs Links: The Bucs have a win!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/11/5093526/dolphins-vs-buccaneers-final-score-and-game-review?utm_source=bucsnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Dolphins vs Buccaneers: Final Score and Game Review</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/11/5094224/mike-james-has-fractured-ankle-out-indefinitely-for-buccaneers?utm_source=bucsnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=blogs">Mike James has fractured ankle, out indefinitely for Buccaneers</a></li>
</ul>
https://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/12/5095902/dolphins-vs-buccaneers-snap-counts-committing-to-the-runSander Philipse2013-11-12T10:02:49-05:002013-11-12T10:02:49-05:00Bucs - Dolphins: 10 Things We Think We Learned
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<p>VICTORY!</p> <p>Ah victory, how we missed thee. Its the sweet nectar of the Gods, bringing forth warmth and happiness. We had forgotten what it was like, haven't we Buc fans? For 12 months, the Buccaneers hadn't won a game that mattered to anyone but themselves.</p>
<p>Facing a football team as dysfunctional as they were, the Bucs found a way. Was it a thing of beauty? Yes. Because it was a win. Did it cure all the ills that have been plaguing this team? Yes, because it was a win. Can we discount all the coaching and player blunders that continue to plague this football team? Yes, because it was a win.</p>
<p>Okay, no not really. The Bucs are still the Bucs and did everything they could to blow a 15 point lead and hand over the win to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a>. Miami, grateful guests, said, "No, no Tampa Bay. This is your night. Here, take it."</p>
<p>And for once, the Bucs did.</p>
<p>1. You have to feel for Mike James. He was rolling out the gate and it looked like it was going to be a repeat of last Sunday's performance against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a>. Unfortunately, driving towards the endzone, a Dolphins player fell on James' ankle ending his night and his season. As it is in football, one player's unfortunate tragedy is another's opportunity. For one night at least, <span>Brian Leonard</span> and Bobby Rainey continued the Bucs' running game churning. After James left with 41 yds on 5 carries, Rainey picked up the slack, rushing for 45 yds on 8 carries and Brian Leonard pounded out 57 hard earned yards on 20 carries. In all, the Bucs pounded the run for 145 yds and for the second straight week took the pressure off of young Glennon.</p>
<p>2. No, it wasn't a banner night for Mike Glennon but he showed poise in overcoming that horrible interception in the 4th quarter that seemingly iced the game for the Dolphins. Glennon still directed the Bucs on a 9 play 80 yard drive that resulted in <span>Bobby Rainey's</span> 1 yard scamper around the edge for a touchdown.</p>
<p>The kid is doing better. Am I convinced he's better than Bridgewater or Mariota? No. But there's worse quarterbacks in the NFL. Glennon is a capable starter in this league - of that I am now sure. Glad he got himself a win.</p>
<p>3. I have to say, on the night the Bucs retired Warren Sapp's jersey and number 99 took his place in the Ring of Honor, the defense played a terrific ball game. When you limit an NFL team to 2 yds - just TWO yards - rushing, that's a special performance. Miami mustered just one solid drive the entire ball game, a 9 play, 75 yard drive at the end of the first half.</p>
<p>The other 13 points were set up by special teams gaffes and <span>Mike Glennon's</span> seemingly game killing interception.</p>
<p>Sure enough, when Glennon's interception was returned to the Bucs 7 yardline, it looked curtains for the men in red and pewter. There were many a fan wearing red that got up and left.</p>
<p>The defense, who played their hearts out, could have easily quit. They could have gone all "aw shucks, not again," and packed it in. Instead, they stuffed the Dolphins, pushed them backwards and forced Miami to settle for a field goal.</p>
<p>Then, after the Bucs snatched the lead back the defense had to hold that lead for 10 minutes and 19 seconds - an eternity in NFL terms - especially for this football team.</p>
<p>They would force a Dolphins punt on the ensuing drive, allowing the offense to get the football back and bleed 4:17 off the clock.</p>
<p>Three minutes remained...how many times had we seen it, Bucs fans? The defense fighting all game long only to watch it slip away in the waning seconds.</p>
<p>According to reports, LaVonte David was on the sideline telling - no - leading his teammates, saying, "This is not going to happen. Right here, right now, we're going to get this."</p>
<p>Instead of watching helplessly as the Dolphins drove down the field for a game tying field goal or game winning touchdown, the Bucs defense rose like 99's great old Bucs defenses used to. They sacked Tannehill twice and then <span>Darrelle Revis</span> sealed it with an acrobatic interception.</p>
<p>At least on this one night, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> defense learned how to close out a game.</p>
<p>4. It was good to see coach Schiano embracing <span>Gerald McCoy</span> in the thralls of victory. Schiano may not be an NFL coach but he's a good man and despite what we've seen reported, seems to be well liked by his players. You know, sometimes it takes a little bit for players to understand where a guy is coming from and for that guy to understand where they are coming from. Winning football games in the second half of the season is going to be the only way these guys continue to grow. For one night though, it felt like a weight was lifted off of everyone's shoulders.</p>
<p>5. In the euphoria of victory - we can't lose sight of how the Bucs handed this game on a silver platter to the Dolphins. I ask you, why is <span>Michael Koenen</span> on this football team? Koenen makes $3.25 million dollars (an insane number for a punter) to out kick his coverage and to shank punts? If you pay a punter $3.25 million dollars - you expect that dude to be among the league leaders in punting average. Koenen is 30th. You pay him that amount of money to pin teams inside the 20 yard line. Koenen is 22nd in the league in doing that. You expect your punter to kick it so high and so far that there's no chance for a return. Koenen is 28th in punt return yardage against.</p>
<p>Koenen's horrid punting cost the Bucs 10 points (although on that return the entire special teams unit was culpable) in a close game. The Bucs can get a scrub punter that makes the league minimum to do the same things Koenen is doing for $3.25 million dollars of cap space.</p>
<p>6. Huzzah, the Bucs scored a second half touchdown! But that third quarter...yeesh. I honestly do not believe it's lack of adjustments costing the Bucs out of half-time. I just think this football team loses its momentum, it's edge. I remember Sam Wyche's teams had similar issues. It got so bad the team actually practiced half-time.</p>
<p>The problems in the 3rd quarter weren't schematic. When you have drive killing holding penalties, stupid personal fouls and other nonsense that just shouldn't be happening 9 games into an NFL season, you can't blame half-time adjustments. That's just players being plain dumb.</p>
<p>7. <span>Eric Page</span> is thoroughly frustrating. For every spectacular return young Page makes, he does something completely idiotic - like that personal foul penalty following a Miami punt. There's absolutely no reason for it. It's just plain stupid.</p>
<p>8. Speaking of stupid. It's great having <span>Dashon Goldson</span> back. He makes a huge impact in the Bucs secondary and without him, things get pretty shaky back there. But come on Dashon, can we have one friggin game without you getting a personal foul?</p>
<p>9. Can the Bucs go on an improbable run and save Schiano's gig? Not if they continue to play like they did on Monday Night. Yes, the Bucs played hard - but they played stupid. Stupid gets you beat and the Bucs should have lost again last night. You can't have personal fouls. You can't have holding calls. You can't throw interceptions. You can't stunt your way out of pressure and not touch a quarterback who has been sacked 35 times until the final minute of the game.</p>
<p>10. In the end though, victory is sweet. It was awesome to do it in front of a national television audience on Monday Night football with the all of the football world watching. It was fun to see them do it on Warren's night. It was fun to see the horde of Dolphin fans go home frowning (By the way, it seemed that all 20,000 Dolphin fans who go to their games in Miami made the road trip to Tampa).</p>
<p>For at least one night, the second part of the traditional chant starting with "TAMPA" didn't end in "SUCKS".</p>
https://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/12/5095142/bucs-dolphins-10-things-we-think-we-learned-victory-editionJCDeLaTorre2013-11-11T23:12:28-05:002013-11-11T23:12:28-05:00Mike James has fractured ankle, out indefinitely
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<p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have likely lost their rookie running back for the season. </p> <p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost rookie running back Mike James to an ankle injury early in the game against the Miami Dolphins, after he managed to rack up 41 yards on just five carries. According to Ian Rapoport, James fractured his ankle, which means the immediate future doesn't look good for him.</p>
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<p>For <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bucs&src=hash">#Bucs</a> RB <span>Mike James</span>, X-rays revealed an ankle fracture, per source. He is out indefinitely. Had 5 carries for 41 yards before exiting.</p>
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/400111227315056640">November 12, 2013</a>
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<p>A fracture usually means an end to the season, especially so with just seven games remaining. While he may not theoretically be out for the season, it seems a little unlikely that he returns this year.</p>
<p><span>Brian Leonard</span> took over as the Bucs' main running back and now has 59 yards on 17 carries on the game. He's also the team's third-down back, so the Bucs are likely to work in <span>Bobby Rainey</span> a little more in upcoming games. Rainey has 37 yards on five carries, so he should get more time.</p>
https://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/11/5094224/mike-james-has-fractured-ankle-out-indefinitely-for-buccaneersSander Philipse2013-11-11T22:59:36-05:002013-11-11T22:59:36-05:00Fourth quarter open thread
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<p>Another week, another first-half lead and a terrible second half. Can the Bucs get a win this time? I don't know. Let's hope they do.</p>
<p>Here's your fourth quarter thread.</p>
https://www.bucsnation.com/2013/11/11/5094066/buccaneers-vs-dolphins-fourth-quarter-threadSander Philipse